David Garrett
About David Garrett
David Garrett is a Payroll and Cloud Functional Architect at Alight Solutions in Oregon, US, with a background in payroll management and systems analysis.
Company
David Garrett is currently working at Alight Solutions as a Payroll and Cloud Functional Architect. Alight Solutions is well-regarded for providing integrated HR and workforce solutions, helping businesses manage finances, employee benefits, and cloud services.
Title
David Garrett holds the title of Payroll and Cloud Functional Architect. His role involves designing and implementing systems that streamline payroll processes and integrate cloud solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
David Garrett studied at the University of the West of England, where he obtained a BA(Hons) in Systems Analysis from 1989 to 1993. He further specialized in payroll by earning a Diploma in Payroll Management from the Institute of Payroll Professionals in 2004. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in systems analysis and payroll management.
Previous Work Experience
David Garrett's career began at Alight (formerly known as NGA Human Resources, Northgate-IS, and MDIS) where he worked as a Developer on ResourceLink using ProIV Rapid development language. He has also worked as an Analyst Programmer at Anite from 1993 to 1994. Between 2019 and 2020, he was a Board Member at the HR Open Standards Consortium, contributing to the organization's initiatives to standardize HR processes and technologies.
Background and Career Progression
David Garrett has a rich career history that includes working on hrX Exchange, an integration middleware system. He played pivotal roles as an architect, designer, and Product Manager, linking HR systems to NGA’s global Payroll Network. In 2020, he began focusing on Alight’s new global payroll solution, serving as the senior functional designer and architect. His career has also involved a significant move to the USA to develop ResourceLink for North American markets.